VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

New Bridge Baptist Church
5807 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
(804) 326-1892

VDSS Contact: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: Jan. 25, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1-289.031.A WRITTEN DICSLOSURE TO PARENTS; GUARDIANS: 22.1-289.031.A.6 WRITTEN STATEMENT TO PARENTS; GUARDIANS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC: 22.1-289.031.A.3 (a-f): 22.1-289.031.A.3 STAFFING: 22.1-289.031.B.(1-7) ESTABLISHMENT; IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCEDURES: 22.1-289.031.A.5.d TRANSPORTATION: 22.1-289.031.B.(1-7) ESTABLISHMENT; IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCEDURES: 22.1-289.031.A.5.d TRANSPORTATION: 8VAC20-770-40.D.2 BACKGROUND CHECKS: 22.1-289.035.(B.2 and B.4) BACKGROUND CHECKS: 22.1-289.035.A BACKGROUND CHECKS: 22.1-289.031.A.5.(a & c) CENTER COMPLIANCE: 22.1-289.031.A.(8 and 9) CPR/FIRST AID;SAFE SLEEP:

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

A code compliance inspection was conducted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. The inspection was initiated at 9:45am and concluded at approximately 11:40am. There were 11 children present with three staff supervising. Upon arrival, the children were observed during music time, dancing, singing, and interacting with one another. The children were later observed during lunch. The staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. All areas of the facility including classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms were inspected. Four staff records, one volunteer's background checks, and five children's records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-6
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Evidence: 1) Four staff records were reviewed during the inspection. The records did not contain documentation that staff have received training to be able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. 2) During interview, management stated staff have received information on recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect, but the center did not require staff to complete child abuse and neglect training prior to employment and working with children.
Plan of Correction:	All staff completed the training on 01/25/2023. Documentation will be maintained in the staff records. New staff will be required to complete the training at the time of employment.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure two staff had the satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #2, employed 06/25/21, and the record of Staff #4, employed 06/27/22, did not contain the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check. 2) During interview, management confirmed the fingerprint-based national criminal background check for Staff #2 and Staff #4 were not obtained prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	The missing fingerprints have been requested. Moving forward, fingerprints will be requested prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:	Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure four staff had the results of the central registry check within 30 days of the individuals beginning employment. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed 01/06, did not contain the results of the central registry check. Staff #1 reported the request was submitted, but the results could not be located at the time of the inspection. 2) The record of Staff #2, employed 06/25/21, did not contain the results of the central registry check. 3) The record of Staff #3, employed 08/28/06, did not contain the results of the central registry check. Staff #1 reported the request was submitted, but the results could not be located at the time of the inspection. 4) The record of Staff #4, employed 06/27/22, did not contain the results of the central registry check. 5) During interview, management confirmed the central registry search for Staff #2 and Staff #4 were not requested until 01/20/23. The search of the central registry check should have been obtained within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	The missing central registry requests have been submitted and will be filed upon receipt. In the future, the center will ensure staff have the results of the central registry check within 30 days of the individuals beginning employment.